U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be increasing tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, saying the EU had #8288;not complied with its trade deal. MORE..
1 May 2026 (11:17 PM)
Marking the commencement of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage season, the first group of 325 Sri Lankan pilgrims departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, today (01). MORE..
1 May 2026 (11:10 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Kurunegala and Trincomalee districts. MORE..
1 May 2026 (3:22 PM)
US president Donald Trump has said he will remove all tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla s state visit to the US. MORE..
1 May 2026 (7:52 PM)
Iran has sent its latest proposal to the US to end the war via Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian media outlet IRNA. MORE..
1 May 2026 (7:47 PM)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a congratulatory message to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on the occasion of its May Day rally held today (01). MORE..
1 May 2026 (4:55 PM)